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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 223

Thursday, May 20, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 223 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sso.cms?status=MappingUpdated&channel=toi&site=facebook&ticketId=Eg2_1NCURCLCnek1xJ0uAkQSNJrdgRXqJyBwegY_l4Sm_Wt9K5o_YE_n6rgS6Llt You are correct, especially about the need for regular sunlight, especially in a country like India, where there is so much opportunity to soak up the sun. Here are more reasons for regular, non-burning sun exposure:
  • Sun exposure kills the Covid-19 virus outside the body very quickly, and the vitamin D produced by the skin in response to sunlight dramatically reduces the risk of dying of Covid-19—as much as 50-plus percent!
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N.S. reports two COVID-19 deaths, 83 new cases; extends restrictions and at-home learning until June

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Nova Scotia announced Wednesday that public health restrictions will remain in place across the province until at least the second week of June and that all public and private schools will continue at-home learning for the rest of the school year. continue reading

Stop Shunning Your Intuition

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Our reliance on data and experts and tools has become so exhausting because we have lost our most important form of intelligence in the process: intuition. continue reading

Could Regular Sun Exposure Decrease Melanoma Risk? May is Sunshine Month

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The sun has been to blame for an increased risk of melanoma, however, studies are now clearly showing that the incidence of melanoma and the risk of death due to melanoma are actually decreased with increased, regular, non-burning sun exposure and higher vitamin D levels. continue reading

Sun Exposure Found to Decrease Breast Cancer Risk in a Dose-Response Relationship – May is Sunshine Month

Monday, May 17, 2021
To summarize, this study found that long-term occupational UV exposure was associated with a reduced risk of late-onset breast cancer among Danish women, and that longer durations and higher amounts of UV exposure contributed to a further decreased risk. continue reading

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